Very Good
#411 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 23% in state
Journey East Academy
Elementary School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools charter elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6870 Winchester RD, Memphis, TN 38115
- Math 34% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Journey East Academy score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Journey East Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,456/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Memphis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,931
Median home value
$129,700
Median rent
$1,129/mo
College educated
14.3%
Homeownership
23%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germanshire ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 751 | Compare → |
| Winridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| Oak Forest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Freedom Prep Elementary - MillbranchCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | Not available | 515 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Memphis-shelby County Schools
- Schools in district
- 222
- Rank in district
- #34 of 202
- District spending per student
- $13,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Journey East Academy is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Journey East Academy
Journey East Academy is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 329 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #411 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Journey East Academy
What grades does Journey East Academy serve?
Journey East Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Journey East Academy?
Journey East Academy has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Journey East Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Journey East Academy is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Journey East Academy rank in TN?
Journey East Academy ranks #411 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Journey East Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Journey East Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Journey East Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Journey East Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Journey East Academy a charter school?
Yes, Journey East Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Journey East Academy a Title I school?
No, Journey East Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 329
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.3%
- Phone
- (901) 567-7086
- Area population (ZIP 38115)
- 36,878
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 29.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38115; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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